Staff Accountant

Position Overview

Ledgent is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for an on-site contract opportunity in the downtown Atlanta area. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys working with financial data, reconciliations, and process accuracy.

The Staff Accountant will support core accounting functions with a focus on reviewing financial transactions, maintaining data integrity, and assisting with routine accounting processes. This individual will collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities

• Review accounts payable transactions to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and proper coding before system processing.
• Extract and transfer financial data between systems using Excel and internal accounting platforms.
• Perform routine bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with standard accounting practices.
• Assist with account reconciliations and other general ledger-related activities.
• Support additional accounting and finance tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable review, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles (e.g., debits/credits, accrual basis accounting).
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting software systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Prior experience within government or non-profit sectors.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.